On May 11th at 6pm, this semesters’ first ENLIGHT lecture will be hosted and livestreamed online. This session explores the importance of equity in education ranging from stages of early education, the transitional period between high school and tertiary education and unequal prospects of success in academia. The lecture "Equity & Education" takes place in framework of European Universities Week.
This webinar series provides an interactive platform to discuss and exchange best practices and develop initiatives that foster diversity and encourage global citizenship.The sessions are open to staff and students of all ENLIGHT partners as well as their respective local communities.
The 6th session of the webinar series focuses on 'Diversity and Discrimation: From Recognition to Consideration' The session is hosted by the University of Bordeaux and will take place on 14 April (16h00-18h00 CET). Register for the zoom session!
NUI Galway has welcomed government support for our participation in the ENLIGHT University Alliance, which will increase opportunities for students and staff to study, learn and work across Europe. The funding of almost €445,000 from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to progress the new pan-European teaching, learning and research initiative over the next two and half years.
NUI Galway Vice President International, Professor Becky Whay said: “The ENLIGHT alliance exemplifies NUI Galway’s commitment to openness and diversity in our University, creating opportunities for students and staff, as well as for our renowned western region.
Our partnership in a European University Network puts us at the forefront of designing models for cross European collaboration, education, research and growth.”
This funding support from the HEA is critical to our ability to optimise the advantages that membership of this alliance opens up for us - for our students who wish to travel and learn throughout Europe and for our staff who wish to partner with fellow academics and professional services.”
NUI Galway President and current chair of the ENLIGHT Alliance, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh said: “NUI Galway is delighted with this Government support to strengthen our participation in the ENLIGHT alliance.
“All nine of the universities in ENLIGHT are based outside of capital cities which gives us a particular perspective on the world and community.
Together, we are regional drivers of development, working closely to tackle societal challenges and see international ambition as a means of maximising regional impact. At NUI Galway, we serve our region best - and respect it - by being open to the highest standards of excellence and co-operation. Securing Government support for ENLIGHT will afford us and our students and staff the opportunity to learn collectively, to excel and to address shared challenges consistent with our values as a university community.”
On March 9th at 6pm, the next ENLIGHT Lecture will be hosted and livestreamed online. The fifth session of this semesters’ ENLIGHT Lecture series explores connection the connection between Climate Change and Migration as a growing number of natural disasters, extreme heat and drought will turn climate change into the most common cause of forced migration within the 21st century.
